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S476 BOK

1998 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,577 mi
Last recorded187,577 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 530135,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 BOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 187,577 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 182,604 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

sill covers and undertrays fitted, limiting view

Fail 24 Nov 2014 182,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside,, recommend attention

sill covers and undertrays fitted, limiting view

tyre size 235/45/17 y

Pass 2 Dec 2013 173,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

slight play in steering rack

undertrays fitted limiting view

Fail 29 Nov 2013 173,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

slight play in steering rack

undertrays fitted limiting view

Pass 21 Nov 2012 162,383 miles

Condensation in O/S/F headlamp

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 162,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Condensation in O/S/F headlamp

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 152,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 142,845 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Antiroll Bar Link Top Boot Split

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Heatshield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2009 133,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 114,288 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 102,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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S476 BOK is a 1998 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 135,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S476 BOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S476 BOK is a 1998 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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